Based on extensive research, the Financial Times and Statisticians have published list of European climate leaders which they chose from the total this year 4000 companies from 33 European countries, and according to the success of their ESG strategies and activities in the field of environmental protection, social engagement and management methods.
Two Croatian companies, Hrvatski Telekom and Valamar Riviera, are also on the prestigious list of European climate leaders for 2022. This is a great recognition of the continuous efforts and investments of both companies in environmental protection, social impact and excellence in corporate governance (ESG).
This year, the criteria for companies have been further tightened, and the two key criteria are the overall reduction in the amount of basic greenhouse gas emissions in business in the period from 2015 to 2020, and the reduction in these emissions expressed through the ratio of greenhouse gas emissions and revenues.
In the mentioned period, Hrvatski Telekom reduced its total greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 68,5%, which is the third best achievement in the entire European telecommunications industry in the observed period. In the same period, it reduced CO emissions2 for almost 33 tons.
Valamar Riviera has reduced the intensity of greenhouse gas emissions per night in the same period by as much as 70% and is one of only six companies from the tourism sector on the list. According to the criterion of reducing the total basic greenhouse gas emissions, both domestic companies are at the top of the scale. For example, according to this indicator, only four companies on the entire list are better than Valamar Riviera.
"We have been using renewable electricity for years, and due to the 2021% transition to renewable electricity in 40.000 alone, we have not released more than XNUMX tons of CO into the air.2. Our goal is to contribute to a more sustainable future in which the smart solutions and infrastructure we build enable others to manage resources more efficiently, and to do business and live more sustainably in smart cities. ", she stated Marijana Bacic, Vice President for Corporate Sales and ICT Services of Hrvatski Telekom.
"Tourism in Croatia can realize its full potential exclusively on the principles of sustainable development. For years, Valamar has been paying great attention to environmental protection and natural resources, developing the quality of accommodation, destinations and tourist infrastructure, investing in high added value of products and services. long-term attractive careers in tourism Valamar has transferred its responsibility for sustainable development to numerous projects that have yielded excellent results not only in significantly reducing carbon footprint but also in developing our destinations and adding value to other stakeholders. Valamar's path to more sustainable tourism ", said a member of the Management Board of Valamar Riviera Ivana Budin Arhanić.